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Meidl Family History

Meidl Surname Meaning

German: possibly a nickname from Middle High German meidel ‘young woman female servant’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Meidl family from?

You can see how Meidl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meidl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Meidl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Meidl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Meidl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Meidl families in 1920.
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What did your Meidl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meidl. 25% of Meidl men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Meidl women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Meidl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Meidl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meidl census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 127 immigration records available for the last name Meidl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 156 military records available for the last name Meidl. For the veterans among your Meidl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meidl lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Meidl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Meidl in 1961 was 59, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meidl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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